A West Indian manatee was spotted in the Oregon Inlet Marina last Saturday.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore tweeted out an image Tuesday and explained the manatee may have been moving north following warm water and looking for food.

A West Indian Manatee was spotted in the Oregon Inlet Marina last Saturday. It was a rare treat! Manatees were reclassified from Endangered to Threatened in 2017 under the Endangered Species Act. If you see a manatee, call 252-216-6892. pic.twitter.com/Jkm9mcYdcP